New Zealand determined to send Tim Southee off in style
Tim Southee’s New Zealand team-mates are desperate to give the veteran seamer the farewell he deserves against England this week. Southee will call time on 16 years at the forefront of the Black Caps ...
Fans and feelgood factor return as Paris puts on spectacular summer of sport
The French capital witnessed memorable Olympic and Paralympic performances, while there were mixed fortunes for British teams in other sports.
10 sports stars who could shine in 2025
The Olympic 800m champion was crowned the British Queen of the track in Paris and won all nine of her races in the event in 2024. The 22-year-old will be back in 2025 with her sights set on breaking ...
The sporting year in pictures
Here the PA news agency takes a look at some of the best images from this year’s sporting action. Luke Littler in action against Luke Humphries at the World Championship final. The 16-year-old’s ...
Successful Olympics, Murray retires and Tuchel takes over – 2024 talking points
Gareth Southgate’s resignation after England’s 2-1 defeat to Spain in the final of Euro 2024 left England seeking a new direction, one that led them to name former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel as only ...
What the papers say – December 12
A father and stepmother found guilty of the murder of Sara Sharif leads Thursday’s front pages. Metro, The Sun, the Daily Express and the Daily Mirror all lead with the guilty verdict of Urfan Sharif ...
Women’s sport to be front and centre in 2025
England will bid to defend their crown at Euro 2025 in Switzerland in July having lifted the trophy at Wembley in 2022.
28 Years Later: Trailer released after scenes filmed in Lake District
THE first trailer has been released online for a Danny Boyle film with scenes shot in the Lake District earlier this year.
Large house with annex goes on the market near The Lakes
The houses are located in Lamplugh, near Workington, and are on the market for £595,000. The main house is accompanied by a separate annex, which is ideal for relatives or perhaps a home with an ...
Carlisle crafts business to host latest 'forever jewellery' pop-up
A CRAFTS business is set to host its latest 'forever jewellery' pop-up in Carlisle. All Things Nice by Ashley, which is owned by Ashley Walker, is set to host the pop-up on Thursday, December 12 at ...
Lake District: Michael Carrick seen in Windermere restaurant
The former Manchester United captain and current Middlesborough manager took the time last week to pop in The Easy Breeze in Bowness.
Internet sensation John Lebbon to perform show in Whitehaven
LOCAL internet sensation John Lebbon will perform a live sketch show in West Cumbria in 2025. John and his two friends, Gavin Donaldson and Chris Foreshaw, have risen to fame in recent years for their ...